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€282.6m funding for 225 new EU environment and climate projects
The European Commission has approved €282.6million funding for 225 new projects under the LIFE+ programme, the European Union's environment fund.
New Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop enhanced flood modelling techniques
JBA and Lancaster University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics have joined forces to create a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop enhanced flood modelling techniques.
Anglian Water Upgrades Zickert sludge collection tanks
Anglian Water has undertaken extensive refurbishment of ten sludge collection tanks at its Pyewipe Water Recycling Centre in Grimsby, replacing existing ZickertTM sludge scraping equipment with new and upgraded ZickertTM equipment from Hydro International.
United Utilities tenders £24.5m outfall contract
United Utilities has gone out to tender with a framework contract worth between £6.5 million to £24.5 million for pipe supply on its Anchorsholme and Harrowside Outfalls scheme.
Northumbrian Water awards telemetry equipment contract
Northumbrian Water has awarded a £1 million telemetry equipment contract for telemetry outstations to two equipment suppliers.
Go-ahead for AD Plant at Yorkshire Water’s Knostrop Sewage Treatment Works
Kelda Water Services Limited, owners of Yorkshire Water, has been granted full planning permission to build an Anaerobic Digestion Plant at the Knostrop Sewage Treatment Works in Leeds.
Technology Strategy Board unveils new £2m shale gas competition
The Technology Strategy Board and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) are to invest up to £2m in feasibility studies to encourage the development of innovative technologies for the safe and responsible exploitation of the UK's shale gas resources.
Ofwat continues Anglian Water anti-competitive pricing investigation
Ofwat has issued a Supplementary Statement of Objections as part of its continuing investigation into whether Anglian Water behaved in an anti-competitive way in its pricing conduct at the ‘Fairfield’ development in Milton Keynes.
Institute of Water annual conference to focus on customers
‘Delivering great service’ will be top of the agenda at this year’s Institute of Water Annual Conference and Exhibition.
Construction work starts on £50m Leeds flood defence scheme
Construction work has started on a major new £50 million flood defence scheme in Leeds, which will protect hundreds of homes and businesses.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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- United Utilities announces £5m underground tank to reduce spills from storm overflow in Birkenhead by 90%
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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